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Gluten Free Southwest Pasta Salad

Pasta salad is a classic side dish at cookouts and picnics, and this Gluten Free Southwest Pasta Salad is an instant crowd-pleaser! With its bold southwest flavors, including corn, black beans, and a creamy chipotle ranch dressing, this gluten free pasta salad is sure to be a hit with even the pickiest eaters.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 6 servings
Calories 560.5 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Barilla red lentil pasta
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers seeds removed
  • 1 packet Hidden Valley ranch dip mix
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup pico
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • fresh cilantro for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Take chipotle peppers out of can and cut them down the center with a sharp knife. Carefully scrape out the seeds, to remove the heat while keeping the flavor so everyone can enjoy this pasta salad 
  • In a food processor or high-powered blender, add mayo, sour cream, chipotle peppers, and a packet of ranch dip mix. Blend until smooth and set aside 
  • Cook noodles according to package directions, drain, rinse with cold water, and add to a large mixing bowl
  • Pour dressing over noodles, then add corn, black beans, and pico, and toss to combine.
  • Stir in shredded cheddar and top with fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 560.5kcalCarbohydrates: 71.5gProtein: 15.5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 33.4mgSodium: 432.3mgPotassium: 219.8mgFiber: 4.5gSugar: 3.2gVitamin A: 423.5IUVitamin C: 3.5mgCalcium: 170.5mgIron: 1.7mg
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Southwest Pasta Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
560.5
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
 
7.8
g
49
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
8.9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5.2
g
Cholesterol
 
33.4
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
432.3
mg
19
%
Potassium
 
219.8
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
71.5
g
24
%
Fiber
 
4.5
g
19
%
Sugar
 
3.2
g
4
%
Protein
 
15.5
g
31
%
Vitamin A
 
423.5
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
3.5
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
170.5
mg
17
%
Iron
 
1.7
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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